CVE-2023-39240: ASUS RT-AX55、RT-AX56U_V2 - Format String - 3

Published Sep 7, 2023
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Updated

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2’s iperf client function API. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its setiperf3cli.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

Other sources

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2’s iperf client function API. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its setiperf3cli.cgi module. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability without privilege to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

Affected Software

12 affected components
ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX55
ASUS Rt-ax56u V2 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX56U V2
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4_386_51529
ASUS RT-AC86U
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX55
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ax56u V2 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386_50460
ASUS RT-AX56U V2
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ac86u Firmware=3.0.0.4_386_51529
ASUS RT-AC86U

Remediation

Information

RT-AX55: update to 3.0.0.4.386_51948 RT-AX56U_V2: update to 3.0.0.4.386_51948

Event History

Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2’s iperf client function API?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-39240.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-39240?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-39240 is 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does this vulnerability affect ASUS RT-AX55?

ASUS RT-AX55 is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-39240.

4

How does this vulnerability affect ASUS RT-AX56U V2?

ASUS RT-AX56U V2 with firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_50460 is affected by CVE-2023-39240.

5

What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2023-39240?

Apply the latest firmware update (version 3.0.0.4.386_50460) from ASUS for RT-AX56U V2 to fix the vulnerability.

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